Malaysian university breaks into top 50 in Asia

PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian university has entered the top 50 Asian universities for the first time, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025. Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) has climbed nine places to 43rd in Asia, sharing the rank with South Korea's Hanyang University. Meanwhile, Universiti Malaya (UM) moves up one spot to 64th,...

First batch of 632 Haj personnel departs for Saudi Arabia on April 24, says Tabung Haji

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 632 Haj personnel are being sent in stages to Saudi Arabia starting Thursday (April 24) to prepare for the 1446H/2025M Haj season. Tabung Haji (TH) group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Syed Hamadah Syed Othman said as in previous years, TH is deploying personnel across various sectors including hostel and...

Man dies after car hits road signage

SEPANG: A 25-year-old man was killed after his car crashed into a large road sign at Bandar Serenia in Salak Tinggi. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the incident occurred at about 6.33am on Thursday (April 24). "We believe the driver lost control of the car and hit the road sign. "He died...

Dr Wee recognised for role in helping Malaysian children with passport issues

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has been recognised at the Malaysian American Association (MAA) Hari Raya appreciation and thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday night (April 23) for assisting thousands of Malaysians in the United States. "I am humbled to receive the plaque of appreciation from the MAA alongside Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and...

MCMC records statement of man over alleged offensive online comments

CYBERJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has recorded a statement from a man who allegedly uploaded offensive comments about Prophet Muhammad and Islam on his Facebook. The recording of the 63-year-old man's statement was carried out together with Iskandar Puteri police in Johor on Sunday (April 20), said MCMC in a statement on Thursday. It...

Delivery rider under investigation for offensive racial message

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The police have started investigating a food delivery rider for allegedly sending a racially-charged offensive message via a food delivery app in an incident reported here. Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) police chief Helmi Aris confirmed that the investigation is ongoing. "The police have opened an investigation file for this case, which is being probed under...

MACC continues recording Ismail Sabri’s statement on April 24

PUTRAJAYA: Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters to resume recording his statement. The Bera MP arrived at about 11am on Thursday (April 24, where graft busters are expected to continue questioning him. Previously, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the latest round of questioning...

King receives credentials of eight foreign envoys

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has received the letters of credence from eight foreign envoys to Malaysia in a ceremony at Dewan Singgahsana Kecil, Istana Negara here on Thursday (April 24). The envoys were Yadira Ledesma Hernandez of Cuba, Irakli Asashvili of Georgia, Ajay Sharma of the United Kingdom and Aloys Bizindavyi...

What’s next after SPM? Your passport to the world starts here

CONGRATULATIONS SPM graduates. You’ve conquered the exams, and now, the world is officially your oyster. You’re feeling that post-exam bliss—but also a little pang of “what to do next?”. As you consider your next steps, Sunway College stands ready to be your passport to the world. Building blocks for a global future Think of Sunway College as your launchpad...

SPM 2024 results show overall improvement

PUTRAJAYA: There has been an overall improvement in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations compared to 2023. Education director-general Datuk Azman Adnan said the National Average Grade (GPN) for 2024 is 4.49, compared to 4.60 the previous year. A lower GPN score indicates better performance. "A total of 355,933 (94%) candidates qualify for the SPM certificate," he...